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judicial ethics
Cleveland
September 27
Judge Celebrezze Faces Misconduct Claims Over Appointing Lucrative Divorce Cases to Friend
Ohio Disciplinary Counsel alleges Cuyahoga County judge made false statement, had ties to court-appointed receiver paid over $500,000 in fees.
By
Mark Puente
Cleveland
August 22, 2023
Judge Celebrezze Removed From Controversial Cuyahoga County Divorce Case
Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy found judge violated court rules when taking a case involving her longtime friend
By
Mark Puente
Cleveland
July 24, 2023
Cuyahoga Judge May Be the Only One Using Receivers, Costing Divorcing Couples Thousands
More ethics questions circle Leslie Celebrezze, as fellow judges say they never use receivers. Meanwhile, she gave her friend nearly $500,000 in work.
By
Mark Puente
Cleveland
June 15, 2023
New Bias Complaints Continue to Target Top Cuyahoga County Judge
Already temporarily removed from a divorce case, Judge Leslie Ann Celebrezze is slated to answer new allegations by June 22.
By
Mark Puente
Cleveland
June 1, 2023
A Judge, a Kiss, and $450,000-plus in Court Work
An Ohio divorce court judge is barred from a case, pending a conflict hearing.
By
Mark Puente